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Naftel's Creek
offers a variety of activities
Goderich Township with its long and fine
rural tradition has always been an excellant
spot for outdoor activities. The township
boasts an excellent outdoor recreational
facility in the Naftel's Creek Conservation
area.
Naftel's Creek Conservation Area was ac-
quired by the Maitland Valley Conservation
Authority in two stages during 1981 and 1982.
The 48.83 hectares which make up the total
area are located on the est side of Highway
21, six kilometers south of the Town of
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was initially started in the 1930's, was later
continued on by each succeeding landowner
and has produced a woodlot which is ex-
tremely diverse.
At the time of the authority's acquisition,
this property was already serving a number
of functions for the local community. The
extensive trail system which leads to allsec-
tions of the property is throughout the year,
but most prominently by cross-country ski-
ing enthusiasts. Naftel's Creek itself, which
has been classified as a class one trout
stream, also provides an excellent oppor-
tunity for extensive recreation (low popula-
tion per hectare).
The area was named in officially in
Februaryof 1983. The name Naftel's Creek
was decided on for two reasons; the
reference to Naftel's Creek as found in
Belden's Historical Atlas of Huron County in
1879, and the existing association by the
general public to the name Naftel's Creek.
MASTER PLAN
To encourage the use of the Naftel's Creek
area to fullest advantage, the MVCA has
come up with a master plan for the park's
development. The 448.3 hectares which
make up Naftel's Creek Conservation Area
will be developed as a natural Environment
Conservation area.
The market area for the properthas been
designated as an approximate. 15 km drive
from the property_. It is not the goal of the
MVCA to increase this market area
substantially as the primary goal for the
area is to provide proper resource manage-
ment, not an added recreational facility.
The resource management, which will be
undertaken on the property will focus on the
woodiot and plantation managment Each
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"Hosed' on'"tti t of Wegi>ot'iresen ;its
contribution to the property's groundwater
capabilities and its potential for both im-
proved wildlife habitat and educational trail
demonstrations.
The goal for the stream improvement pro-
gram will be to maintain Naftel's Creek as a
class one trout stream, by focusing on the
water quality and erosiaon control aspects.
It is not the intent of the authority to stock
theis creek, or to further promote this pro-
perty for increased fishing opportunities.
The goal for the educational component
will be to promote a better understanding of
soil and water conservation practices, self -
guiding trail system, which will focus on the
resource management being undertaken on
the property.
Tide recreational objective for the proper-
ty will be to improve upon the already ex-
isting facilities required for extensive forms
of recreation (those activities which require
low population per hectare i.e. cross-
country skiing). This will include trail
marking boardwalks and trail maintenance.
The additional facilities required for the
recreation program i.e. increased parking
facilities, washrooms etc. will be added as
the demand for these features warrant.
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Beyond 1-5-0 Week
While the majority of Goderich
Township's activities are consolidated into
the 1-5-0 Week of July 15-21, many other ac-
tivities have been and will be scheduled
throughout the year.
Many events led up to 1-5-0 week such as
the New Year's Levee, Easter Church Ser-
vice, fashion show, nature hike and card
patty.
And even when the 1-5-0 week is history,
the Sesquicentennial celebrations will carry
on.
On August 11 there will be a special
Your. Hosts:.
Ken and Delores Johnson . .
Gordon and Donna Chesney
Telephone: 4829256
Location: 1 mile east of
Hwy 21 on the Old River Road
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men's wear since 1946.
Galilean Service at St. James Church, Mid-
dleton at 11.15 a.m. September 15 is Golf
Day and on October 19 an old time Harvest
Ball is planned.
The Harvest Dance, which will take place
in the GodeTh Township Hall, Holrnesville,
will feature old time music and old time
dances such as waltzes and two-steps.
The music for the evening will be provided
by Bill and Juanita Holland who will be
assembling a makeup band just for the oc-
casion.
MAIN CORNER CLINTON 482-9732